SOLUTION: A famous batsman scored a century in 38 overs.If he could keep up the same run rate,how many runs would be scored in 47.5 overs?

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Question 1049498: A famous batsman scored a century in 38 overs.If he could keep up the same run rate,how many runs would be scored in 47.5 overs?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A famous batsman scored a century in 38 overs.If he could keep up the same run rate,how many runs would be scored in 47.5 covers?
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Use a proportion::
r/47.5 = 100/38
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r = 4750/38
r = 125 runs
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Cheers,
Stan H.